Flight Test Engineer - Mission Autonomy
Anduril · Costa Mesa, California, United States · Costa Mesa, CA (OC-00)
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At a glance
Highlights
- Test mission autonomy systems including Fury, Anduril's Group 5 UAS.
- Design test plans that challenge autonomous systems in simulated missions.
- Coordinate private and government test ranges to evaluate autonomy software.
Ideal candidate
Methodical flight test engineer passionate about autonomous systems and rapid iteration. Thrives collaborating across disciplines to refine cutting-edge defense technology in complex real-world scenarios.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, robotics or related field or equivalent experience
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in flight testing autonomous or remotely piloted systems
- Demonstrated ability developing and executing test plans for complex systems on aggressive timelines
- Familiarity with mission autonomy, unmanned systems and multi-asset operational frameworks
- Strong analytical skills to interpret test data, diagnose behaviors and recommend improvements
- Proven track record collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver milestones
- Excellent communication skills articulating technical challenges to diverse audiences
- Willingness to work flexible hours and travel to various testing locations
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Top Secret-Level security clearance
Lab profile
About Anduril
Defense technology company building autonomous systems for military missions.
What they build
- Lattice OS
- Ghost
- Anvil
Known for
- Autonomous defense systems
- AI-powered command and control
- Rapid hardware-software iteration
Key facts
- Founded in 2017
- Headquartered in Costa Mesa, California
- Backed by Founders Fund and Andreessen Horowitz
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